MRK Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield
MRK has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 2.2 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN PA Sanofi |
104,353 M | 5.54% | 5.86% |
| BMY NYSE Bristol-Myers Squibb |
117,582 M | 4.71% | 4.57% |
| GSK NYSE GlaxoSmithKline |
105,087 M | 3.72% | 5.56% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
295,029 M | 3.06% | 6.31% |
| TAK NYSE Takeda Pharmaceutical |
52,989 M | 3.92% | 4.56% |
| VTRS NASDAQ Viatris |
19,029 M | 3.88% | 4.27% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
308,901 M | 3.29% | 5.04% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
298,779 M | 2.99% | 5.63% |
| ORNBV HE Orion |
11,548 M | 2.56% | 5.49% |
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,509 M | 3.08% | 3.24% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,509 M | 26.64% | 100.0% |
| SECT-B ST Sectra (publ) |
5,618 M | 19.74% | 99.2% |
| LLY NYSE Eli Lilly |
1,084,206 M | 15.21% | 100.0% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
295,029 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
308,901 M | 5.41% | 100.0% |
| RPRX NASDAQ Royalty Pharma |
32,494 M | 5.47% | 100.0% |
| SAN PA Sanofi |
104,353 M | 5.39% | 100.0% |
| JNJ NYSE Johnson & Johnson |
623,710 M | 4.89% | 100.0% |
| IPN PA Ipsen |
15,637 M | 7.55% | 98.0% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
298,779 M | 4.53% | 100.0% |
MRK Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.2 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-29 | Interim | 2.2 | 0% | 2.01% | |
| 2025-04-28 | 2025-04-30 | Interim | 2.2 | 0% | 1.84% | |
| 2024-04-29 | 2024-05-02 | Final | 2.2 | 0% | 1.47% | |
| 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-04 | Final | 2.2 | +18.9% | 1.38% | |
| 2022-04-25 | 2022-04-27 | Final | 1.85 | 0% | 1.07% |
MRK Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, MRK's dividend yield is 2.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 EUR by the current share price of 139.85.
As of July 2026, MRK paid a dividend of 2.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-27 and the payout was 2.2 EUR.
MRK pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, MRK has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-27.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for MRK for the next payment is 2.198 (-0.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.57%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 2.2 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.54% per year. Strong growth: MRK's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.39%. If you bought MRK's shares at 158.34 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.39% of your original purchase price.
MRK Payout Consistency is 98.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Merck KGaA has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MRK's 2.01% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK is 29.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
MRK's Overall Dividend Rating is 47.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MRK Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-06 02:05 UTC